CBP CSMS Messages and Web Postings

1. Acting Commissioner's Remarks from 2009 Trade Symposium

2. CBP Accepts ACE Applications on a Continuing Basis

CBP has issued a CSMS message stating that it has come to its attention that some trade members have the understanding that applications for ACE Portal accounts are no longer being accepted and processed by CBP. CBP would like to clarify that CBP is accepting applications for ACE Portal accounts on a continuing basis. (CSMS 09-000362, dated 12/09/09, available at http://apps.cbp.gov/csms/viewmssg.asp?Recid=17756&page=&srch_argv=09-000362&srchtype=all&btype=&sortby=&sby)

3. Port of Buffalo Granted Snow Day for December 10th

CBP has issued a CSMS message announcing that due to a power outage, a snow day has been granted to the Port of Buffalo (Port Code 0901) for December 10, 2009. (CSMS 09-000363, dated 12/10/09, available at http://apps.cbp.gov/csms/viewmssg.asp?Recid=17758&page=&srch_argv=09-000363&srchtype=all&btype=&sortby=&sby)

4. Harmonized System Update - Changes to the 2009/2010 HTS

CBP has issued a CSMS message announcing recent changes to the 2009/2010 Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HS Update No. 0904). This update contains 40,159 ABI records and 6,479 harmonized records.

This update includes the annual special program staged rate reductions for 2010.

In addition, this update contains changes made as a result of the 484(F) Committee. The revisions take effect on January 1, 2010, and include a request by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to report milk solids content of dairy products in the kilogram unit of measure. Dairy related tariff numbers, which are subject to the reporting of milk solids content of dairy products, will have a second reporting unit of measure indicating 'CKG' (Content in Kilograms). The 'CKG' indication refers to the weight in kilograms associated with the milk solids content.

Potato import assessment increases mandated by the Agricultural Marketing Service are included as well. These adjustments were effective on December 7, 2009.

Finally, this update contains changes required by the verification of the 2009 HTS. (CSMS 09-000364, dated 12/11/09, available at http://apps.cbp.gov/csms/viewmssg.asp?Recid=17759&page=&srch_argv=09-000364&srchtype=all&btype=&sortby=&sby)

5. Interconnection Security Agreement for MPLs/MQ Users

CBP has posted an interconnection security agreement for MPLS/MQ users. (Agreement, posted 12/10/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/automated/automated_systems/isa/mpls_mq_users042007.ctt/mpls_mq_users042007.doc)

6. Updated List of NVOCC Participants in Sea AMS

CBP has posted an updated list of non-vessel operating common carrier sea Automated Manifest System participants. (List, posted 12/10/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/cargo_security/carriers/ams_ports/nvocc_sea_ams.ctt/nvocc_list.xls)

7. Updated Air AMS Communication & Data Processing Services

CBP has posted an updated list of companies/persons offering air AMS data processing services to the trade community. (List, posted 12/08/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/automated/automated_systems/ams/air_ams_data.ctt/air_ams_data.doc)

8. 2010 TRQ on Cheese and Substitutes for Cheese Opens January 4th

CBP has issued a memorandum announcing that the 2010 TRQ for cheese and substitutes for cheese provided for in HTS Chapter 4, Additional U.S. Note 16 will open on Monday, January 4, 2010. The below-listed countries or areas have the following low-duty access amounts:

Of the quantitative limitations provided for in this note for the European Community 25, Portugal shall have access to a quantity not less than 353,000 kg. In addition, of the quantitative limitations provided for in this note for Israel, no more than 160,000 kg shall contain more than 3% by weight of butterfat.

Products described in HTS Chapter 4, Additional U.S. Note 16 are subject to agriculture licensing. (See CBP notice for list of applicable HTS numbers as well as special instructions on (i) when no license is used or presented; and (ii) high-duty reporting instructions for Canada, Jordan, Singapore, Chile, Australia, Morocco, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Peru, and Oman.) (QBT-09-600, dated 12/08/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/trade_programs/textiles_and_quotas/qbts/qbt2009/qbt_09_600.ctt/qbt_09_600.pdf)

9. 2010 TRQ on American-Type Cheese Opens January 4th

CBP has issued a memorandum announcing that the 2010 TRQ on American-type cheese, including Colby, provided for in HTS Chapter 4, Additional U.S. Note 19, will open on Monday, January 4, 2010. The below-listed countries or areas have the following low-duty access amounts:

Products described in HTS Chapter 4, Additional U.S. Note 19 are subject to agriculture licensing. (See CBP notice for applicable HTS numbers as well as special instructions on (i) when no license is used or presented, (ii) exclusions for Mexico; and (iii) high-duty reporting instructions for Canada, Jordan, Singapore, Chile, Australia, Morocco, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Peru, and Oman.) (QBT-09-602, dated 12/08/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/trade_programs/textiles_and_quotas/qbts/qbt2009/qbt_09_602.ctt/qbt_09_602.pdf)

10. 2010 TRQ on Edam and Gouda Cheeses Opens January 4th

CBP has issued a memorandum announcing that the 2010 TRQ on Edam and Gouda cheeses provided for in HTS Chapter 4, Additional U.S. Note 20, will open on Monday, January 4, 2010. The below-listed countries have the following low-duty access amounts:

Products described in HTS Chapter 4, Additional U.S. Note 20 are subject to agriculture licensing. (See CBP notice for applicable HTS numbers as well as special instructions on (i) when no license is used or presented; and (ii) high-duty reporting instructions for Canada, Jordan, Singapore, Chile, Australia, Morocco, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Peru, and Oman.) (QBT-09-603, dated 12/08/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/trade_programs/textiles_and_quotas/qbts/qbt2009/qbt_09_603.ctt/qbt_09_603.pdf)

11. Dec 10th Opening of 180-Day Special Import Quota for Upland Cotton

CBP has issued a memorandum announcing a special import quota of 13,304,199 kg for upland cotton that is provided for in HTS Chapter 99, Subchapter III, U.S. Note 6 and is entered under HTS 9903.52.74. (CBP notes that this quantity is not subject to the TRQs in Chapter 52 Additional U.S. Notes 5 through 10.)

The quota period is December 10, 2009 - June 7, 2010. To be counted under this quota, the cotton must be imported during this period and purchased not later than March 9, 2010. The opening date was December 10, 2009. (QBT-09-604, dated 12/04/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/trade_programs/textiles_and_quotas/qbts/qbt2009/qbt_09_604.ctt/qbt_09_604.pdf)

12. Border Patrol's Weekly Blotter

CBP posted the U.S. Border Patrol Weekly Blotter for December 3 - 9, 2009. The Blotter provides information on Border Patrol activities during the specified week. (Blotter, posted 12/10/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/border_security/border_patrol/weekly_blotter/1203_1209.xml)

13. CBP News Releases

CBP has issued the following news releases:

CBP Partners with Mexican Authorities in Douglas

New CBP San Ysidro Port Director Sworn in During Change of Command Ceremony

14. CBP Messages on AD and CV Duty Actions

The antidumping and countervailing messages CBP issues on behalf of the International Trade Administration are now only available on CBP's Web site at http://addcvd.cbp.gov. AD and CV ABI administrative messages are no longer issued.

An overview of a number of recent AD/CV messages posted to CBP's Web site, along with the case number(s), period covered, and CBP message number, are provided below. (Note that the complete message is only available at http://addcvd.cbp.gov.)